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Manhattan says Steve Masiello can keep his job if he gets degree

Manhattan Jaspers coach Steve Masiello will get to keep his job as head basketball coach as long as he completes his bachelor's degree at the University of Kentucky, the school announced in a statement Monday.

Manhattan says Steve Masiello can keep his job if he gets degree

Manhattan Jaspers coach Steve Masiello will get to keep his job as head basketball coach as long as he completes his bachelor's degree at the University of Kentucky, the school announced in a statement Monday.

Masiello had indicated on his résumé that he earned a degree in communications from Kentucky, but the University of South Florida learned this information was incorrect when conducting a background check during Masiello's candidacy for its coaching vacancy.

Manhattan placed Masiello on leave on March 26. The school requires that its basketball coach have a degree.

Masiello will be on unpaid leave until he receives his degree. During his absence, associate head coach Matt Grady will lead the program as interim head coach.

"I am extremely grateful and humbled by the opportunity to continue as the head men's basketball coach at Manhattan College," Masiello said. "I made a mistake that could have cost me my job at an institution I love. Details matter. Manhattan College has shown me a great deal of compassion and trust during this process, and I will do everything in my power to uphold that trust. I understand that I am very fortunate to have the chance to remain here at Manhattan."

Masiello has a 61-39 record in three seasons at Manhattan. The Jaspers went 28-5 this season, which ended with a loss to Louisville in the NCAA tournament.